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2017 2017 FESTIVAL FESTIVAL PROGRAM PROGRAM
Music video is the fulfillment of art and technological destiny. I see it as an artistic extension. I can visualize the day when the interface of music & video will create an entirely new kind of artist.
- David Bowie
5 DAYS of VIDEOS, VIRTUAL REALITY, CONCERTS, PANELS, PARTIES & THE AWARDS SHOW!!!
Welcome to the 3rd annual Austin Music Video Festival! We invite you to discover your new favorite music videos from around the world via big screens in theaters, by the pool, in virtual reality, at wild parties, crazy concerts and the awards show. For the uninitiated, AMVF is a hybrid film and music festival celebrating the past, present and future of music videos. For the AMVF OG’s, fam, and video fiends, this is where the magic of music videos come to life, captures your heart, and explodes all around you. We hope you watch in awe, listen in love, and party into the night with new and old friends alike. - Jeremy, Sam, Anthony & The AMVF TEAM THE TEAM The AMVF team has years of experience in event production, talent booking, marketing, and business sponsorships. Together, we’ve created a unique festival that promotes and enhances the film, music and tech culture of Austin. Founders / Directors Jeremy Roye + Samantha Gallion + Anthony Erickson Production team: Wonder Twin Productions Photographer - Ashley Park Videographer - Jared Deer Photographer - Andrea Dane Photographer - Zach Brigham-Delude Box Office Manager - Lena Rogy Video Editor - Brian Schwarz Video Promo + Bumper Master - John Donofrio Data Specialist - Jeff Roye Award Showrunner - Nate Lanningham Marketing Intern - Shelby Ford Video Intern - Ben Root Volunteer Coordinator - Garrett Magee
TABLE OF CONTENTS SCREENINGS SCHEDULE PAGE 1 VIDEO INDEX PAGE 3 FEATURED SCREENINGS PAGE 4 AWARD CATEGORIES & NOMINEES PAGE 18 JUDGES PAGE 25 SPONSORS PAGE 27 SPECIAL THANKS PAGE 28
SCREENINGS SCHEDULE Each screening consists of 8-10 music videos, followed by a Q&A discussion including directors, band members or contributors to the videos shown. Wristband and director’s badge holders can any attend any and all screenings (subject to capacity of each venue). Non-wristband holders can pay walk-up pricing to enter a venue for the day and see screenings, panels or workshops. Featured Event
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VIP/Director Only Event
Tuesday, September 12 VENUE
6:00pm Directors / VIP / Press Mixer + OPENING NIGHT Preview W Hotel Living Room 7:00pm VIDEO SWIM NIGHT w/ World Premieres, Golden Dawn Arkestra, SIP SIP W Hotel Pool Deck 10:00pm SoFar Session feat. MIDDLESPOON, Dossey & more NATIVE HOSTEL 10:30pm VIP/DIRECTOR NATIVE HOSTEL (ROMPER ROOM)
Wednesday, September 13
5:30pm Flaming Lips VIDEO FREAKOUT + Keepin It’ Weird Alamo S Lamar 8:15pm CHRISTEENE Retrospective + Performance Alamo S Lamar 10:00pm AFTERPARTY CheerUps
Thursday, September 14 5:00pm DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT with Bradley Beesley Lemon Lounge 6:00pm Throwback Thursday Lemon Lounge 7:00pm Killer Choreography The North Door SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama) Alamo Ritz 8:00pm Violent Vidz Alamo Ritz HOLODECK Records Video Showcase + World Premiere The North Door 9:00pm Phoenix “Ti Amo Speciale” Alamo Ritz HOLODECK / AMVF AFTERPARTY w/ Samantha Glass, The North Door House of Kenzo, DJ Troller, Dylan Cameron (DJ)
Friday, September 15 5:00pm French Friday (Spotlighting: Angiers, France+ Director/VIP Happy Hour w/ French Fries) Lemon Lounge 6:00pm From Russia With Love Lemon Lounge Lady Power Empire Control Room 7:00pm It’s Bigger than (Hip Hop) Empire Control Room Third Eye Candy Lemon Lounge 8:00pm #WTF Empire Control Room 8:30pm MAUI WOWIE LUAU feat. Lance Herbstrong, BUHU and more Empire Control Room 9:00pm Planet EARTHx Lemon Lounge
Saturday, September 16
12:00pm Saturday Morning Cartoons Vulcan Gas Company VIDEOACTIVE LOUNGE feat. VR, 360, Interactive Music Video Experiences Empire Control Room 1:00pm VR Panel Empire Control Room Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) Vulcan Gas Company WALKER LUKENS: Retrospective + Karaoke + Performance + WORLD PREMIERE Alamo Ritz 2:00pm YOUR AD HERE (Commercial Music + Video Works) Vulcan Gas Company 3:00pm Cine-Minis Vulcan Gas Company 4:00pm SPIKE JONZE Music Video Mixtape Alamo Ritz 5:15pm Funny or High Alamo Ritz 8:00pm Pre-Show Happy Hour AUSTIN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS SHOW + Afterparty 10:00pm AMVFEST CLOSING PARTY w/ CAPYAC (DJ SET) 1
VIDEOS VIDEOS A A -- ZZ BAND
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A Giant Dog A Giant Dog AEON Ali Alice Tan Ridley Alvin & Lyle AudioOpera Baltazar Band of Heathens Bei Ru Bel Heir Beyond Contempt Big Daddy Kane & Lance Herbstrong Black Bird Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears BØRNS Boston Calling Music Festival BRASS DEPARTMENT Candy Royalle + Free Radicals CAPYAC CAPYAC Card on Spokes Carnival Youth Chloé Bird Christofi (feat. AYER) Christopher Jowaisas Chrysalis Chuck Berry COMME DE BIEN ENTENDU Conflict Country Cousins CRi D∆WN D∆WN Dank $inatra and Lil Tokyo Danny Weinkauf David Messier David Ramirez DJ Airplane and Spaceship Dossey Drakulas Dreamers Dylan Cameron DZ Deathrays Ell Emily Bell Emily Bell Floyd Shakim For Every Occasion Fort Never Foxtails Brigade Ghost King Gigantic Go Fever Golden Dawn Arkestra Good Field GravelTooth GRYGRDNS GURU DUSH Hilltop Hoods Holiday Mountain Holy Wave Hoosky Icky Blossoms Iridescence James Junius Jay Pray Jeremy Messersmith Jesse and the Dandelions Jonna Tervomaa Josiah & The Bonnevilles Kais Kasson Crooker KEØMA Køyeseng Kvelertak LA CHICA LA Witch Lavey Laveau Lee Barber Lender LITTLE BIG LITTLE BIG
“Bendover” “Rollercoaster” “AEON” “Full House Rap” “Try A Little Tenderness” “So Delicious” “Forever” “Lluvia” “Sugar Queen” 360 “Tortoisehead” “Light at the End of the Tunnel” “Salt” “Ripped” “Black Bird” “PTP” “American Money” “2017 Boston Calling Line Up”
Ed Dougherty Ed Dougherty Derek O’Dell Ali Alkhafaji Roy Wol Peter Emmanuilov Avery Stedman, Graeme Barrett Jorge G. Camarena Timothy Edwards, Monique Walton Hayk Matevosyan Irwin Miller Darus Noel Howard Todd Johnston Haonan Wang Roger Haus Olivia Bee CJ Vinson Alex Ventling Emilie Boyard Ursula Barker Rob Wadleigh Sara Gouveia Aivars Čivželis Ainhoa Rodríguez Dawson Taylor Steven Vander Meer Jonathan Martin Matt Bizer, Curtis Wayne Millard Alain ROBAK Aleksey Smirnov KPaul Wallace Didier Charette Monty Marsh Monty Marsh Lon Breedlove Madison Durand Caitlin Cadieux, Christina Moliterno Erica Alexandria Silverman Atli Sigurjonsson Peter Paul G Longno Justin Wilson + Mike Wiebe Nic Collins Daniel Everett Patrick Adam Hayes Christopher Owings Bryan Poyser Eric Hueber HochR Jonah Haber H.D. Stone Dominic Mercurio Zachary T. Scott Josh Pfaff Zachary T. Scott Hugo Vargas-Zesati Zachary T. Scott Aaron Weiss Amy West Dusan Sekulovic Mike Daly Aaron Brown William T Patton Rémi Boulnois 2DArray Eileen Byrne Diego Lozano Joe Staehly Eric Power Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi Ronkainen Mika Jake Klarkowski Richard Paris Wilson Sherif R.Alabede Dirk Rauscher Arnt Heggli Torjus Førre Erfjord Ma-Ké Allie Lane
Lady Power Video Swim Night Third Eye Candy Funny or High Lady Power Keepin’ it Weird Keepin’ it Weird SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama) Videoactive Lounge #WTF Saturday Morning Cartoons Violent Vidz YOUR AD HERE Planet EARTHx Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) Throwback Thursday YOUR AD HERE It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop) Lady Power Killer Choreography Funny or High Throwback Thursday Funny or High SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama) Funny or High Saturday Morning Cartoons Violent Vidz Throwback Thursday Violent Vidz From Russia With Love It’s Bigger than (Hip Hop) Planet EarthX Videoactive Lounge Killer Choreography It’s Bigger than (Hip Hop) Saturday Morning Cartoons Saturday Morning Cartoons Video Swim Night #WTF Throwback Thursday Throwback Thursday Funny or High Holodeck Records Showcase Violent Vidz Lady Power Lady Power Lady Power Keepin’ it Weird Your Ad Here Keepin’ it Weird SOAPS (Drama for your Mama) Violent Vidz #WTF Throwback Thursday Video Swim Night Video Swim Night Planet EarthX Planet EARTHx Funny or High Videoactive Lounge Video Swim Night Keepin’ it Weird Cine-Minis Videoactive Lounge Killer Choreography Throwback Thursday Cine-Minis Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) Violent Vidz Throwback Thursday Cine-Minis Planet EARTHx Killer Choreography Third Eye Candy It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop) Third Eye Candy Third Eye Candy Video Swim Night #WTF Saturday Morning Cartoons Killer Choreography Violent Vidz #WTF, From Russia with Love
“The Rescue Of A Birthday Party (Hip Hop Medley)”
“Killing Us Softly” “Bubblegum” “Talk About” “Ribbon Tooth” “Seagulls on Bicycles” “Fade” Temptation “Boomerang” “My Eternity” “Big Boys” “The Rififi” “Mechanism Of Life” “Up2Sumpthin” “Rush” “Lazarus X Love Under Lights” “Lazarus” “Winning” Eyes in the Back of Her Head “Franklin’s Key” “Watching From A Distance” “Laboratory” “In Your Eyes” “VHS” “Sweet Disaster” “Infinite Floor / Difficult Floor” “Cops Capacity” “Heaven” “Can’t Talk Back” “Goddess of Destruction” “Mermaids” “For Every Occasion” “Paradigm” “We Are Not Ourselves” “Melting Sky” “Skankenstein” “Folk Zero” Ascension Acres “Surface Tension” “Ask Yourself” “Brocade” Lover of Your Own Body “Through the Dark” “More” “How Was I Supposed to Know” “Rush Hour” “Phantasmagoria” “Iridescence” Rising Sun “Smile” “Monday” “Brother” “Be With Me” “Cold Blood” “Ain’t Going Nowhere” “Arcadian” “Gone” “Bunkbed” “Svartmesse” Be Able “Drive Your Car” “Nocturne Magnum Opus 9, No. 1” “Modern Life” “Take Your Time” “Dead Unicorn” “BIG DICK”
Christopher Haines, John Patrick Sellars, Lon Lawson
Lee Barber Max Sachar, Natasha Adorlee Johnson Iliya Prusikin, Alina Pasok Alina Pasok, Ilya Prusikin
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VIDEOS VIDEOS A A -- ZZ (continued) (continued) BAND
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LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” LITTLE BIG “Life in da trash” LITTLE BIG & TOMMY CASH “Give Me Your Money” Liu Bei “Atlas World” (Solomun Day Remix) Lovers meet “Lovers meet” Mandy Sloan “Drift” Matthew Squires “Shape of Your Heart” Meanswell “Meanswell” MIDDLESPOON “LightningBug” Mix Master Mike “MOONBASE [INVASION ReMix]” Mobley “Tell Me” Monte “Naïve” MROZU “Duch” Naive New Beaters “Heal Tomorrow” Nickelback “Feed The Machine” Norah Jones “Tragedy” Obliteration of Reality “Obliteration of Reality” Okkervil River “The Industry” Old Man Saxon “Sunday Saxon” Oren Lavie “Second Hand Lovers” Oren Lavie “Did You Really Say No” Oscar and the Wolf “The Game” Peter, Bjorn & John “Breakin’ Point” Porter Robison & Madeon “Shelter” Protextor “Heatstroke” Pussy Riot “Make America Great Again” Pussy Riot “Organs” Pussy Riot (feat. Desi Mo & Leikeli47) “Straight Outta Vagina” ReepsOne “Does Not Exist” Retr0grade “Body Heat” Rex “50¢ Wings” Rey Pila “Alexander” Riders Against the Storm feat. Mobley “Mali” Robert Ellis “California” Saints of Valory “ESCAPADES” Sampha “(No One Knows Me) Like The Piano” SEI “HAYABUSA” Sharks’ Teeth “Lost in the Cosmos” Shawnee Kilgore and Joss Whedon “Back to Eden” She & Him “Christmas Memories” Shimmer Island “When We Love” SIAMES “The Wolf” Simon Man, Woman, Friend Computer “Exordium” SIP SIP “Rippin in the Kitchen” Sisters “Sisters” SIYYU “Stop Us” Skinny Days “Alright Right Now” Skygaze “Drop” Slooom & Dancinatra “CONTROL” Son Lux “Ransom” Squarepusher “Stor Eiglass” STRFKR “In The End” Surfer Blood “Taking Care of Eddy” Suss Cunts “Anaemic Boyfriend” Sweet Spirit` “The Mighty” Talkies “I Hate Myself (and Everyone Else)” The Aprons “Fear Of Heights” The Arch “The Arch” The Dance of Those Left Behind “The Dance of Those Left Behind” The Deer “Do Return” The Digital Wild “Wait” The Donnies The Amys “Drive You Home” The Grus “To Die Easy” The Hatters “Russian Style” The Hatters “Winter” The Human Circuit “Electric Cute” The Lark and The Loon Up On A Cloud The New Kid “The New Kid” The Seshen “Flames & Figures” The Shovels “Judy” The Warning “XXI Century Blood” Tocaio “Bokeh” Tom Rosenthal “I Got Myself a Finish” Ty Richards “Going out for a Cigarette” Whiskey Shivers “Cluck Ol’ Hen” Whiskey Shivers “Reckless” Whitney “You’ve Got A Woman” Wild Child “Rillo Talk (VR Edition)” Xy!o “Plans” Zebra Tree Song ZIMMER feat. FHIN “LOST YOUR MIND”
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SCREENING
Iliya Prusikin, Alina Pasok Alina Pasok, Iliya Prusikin Alina Pasok, Iliya Prusikin Morgana McKenzie Brian Matthew Beebe, Benjamin Gansky Beca Rodriguez Erik Gatling, Matthew Squires William Robinette Daniel Vestal, Jinx McGee Jonathan Winbush Mobley Jinni J., Garson Ormiston Zuzanna Plisz Romain Chassaing Kyle Cogan Aidan Brezonick, Chris Birkmeier Lauren Zoe Bruno Christopher Good Anthony Yano Hays Oren Lavie Oren Lavie Marie Wynants, Thieu Seynaeve HochR Toshifumi Akai John Valley Jonas Akerlund Kiev and I.M. Phillip R Lopez Gawain Liddiard, John Hendicott Bobby Longoria Americo Siller JJ Pollack Ghislaine Jean Erica Alexandria Silverman, Cullen Kelly Brad Feeser Jamie James Medina, Loris Accaries Derek Beck Joss Whedon WATTS John Donofrio Rudo Company, Fer Suniga Yuliya Tsuker Jono Foley Lauren Hoekstra This is Felo Mats Udd Diego Torres Diego Lozano Jingyi Shao, Jess Jing Zou Marshmallow Laser Feast Aidan Brezonick, Chris Birkmeier Sachio Cook, Niko Guardia William Suen Ed Dougherty Zachary T. Scott Benjamin Esterlis Iryna Nikolaienko, Anton Shatohin Javiera Eyzaguirre Grace Park Diego Lozano Jaime Valdueza Shura Zhuravleva Alina Pasok, Iliya Prusikin Alina Pasok, Iliya Prusikin Lucas Amann Peter Steineck Lauren Hoekstra Dominic Mercurio Jeroen Aendekerk, Dorien Smeets Abraham Marcos Akayla Lewis, Mariana Gonzalez Thomas Vernay Ty Richards John Valley Rob Wadleigh Nick Simonite, Peter Simonite Aaron Brown Lauren Bruno Marwan Abdalla Jeremi Durand
Third Eye Candy, From Russia with Love
From Russia With Love #WTF Cine-Minis Saturday Morning Cartoons Planet EARTHx Keepin’ it Weird Video Swim Night Video Swim Night Videoactive Lounge SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama) Cine-Minis Cine-Minis Videoactive Lounge SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama) Killer Choreography Keepin’ It Weird Throwback Thursday It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop) Killer Choreography Killer Choreography Cine-Minis Keepin’ it Weird Saturday Morning Cartoons Violent Vidz From Russia With Love Lady Power, From Russia With Love Lady Power, From Russia With Love Videoactive Lounge It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop) It’s Bigger than (Hip Hop) Killer Choreography It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop) SOAPS (Drama for your Mama) Planet EarthX Videoactive Lounge Videoactive Lounge Third Eye Candy Cine-Minis Saturday Morning Cartoons Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) Funny or High Your Ad Here Planet EARTHx #WTF Third Eye Candy Nominee SOAPS (Drama for our Mamas) Videoactive Lounge Lady Power Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) #WTF Keepin’ It Weird Funny or High Planet EARTHx Planet EARTHx Your Ad Here Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) SOAPS (Drama for our Mamas) Cine-Minis From Russia With Love From Russia With Love From Russia With Love Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) Saturday Morning Cartoons Your Ad Here Third Eye Candy Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) Lady Power Third Eye Candy SOAPS (Drama for our Mamas) Saturday Morning Cartoons Violent Vidz Video Swim Night Throwback Thursday Videoactive Lounge Lady Power Planet EARTHx SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama)
FEATURED EVENTS
SPIKE JONZE MUSIC VIDEO MIXTAPE
Saturday, Sept 16th, 4:00pm at Alamo Drafthouse - The Ritz
AMVFest is featuring the ultimate mix of iconic and award-winning music videos in theater from critically acclaimed and legendary director Spike Jonze. Showcasing some of his early work alongside his most appreciated, this screening glimpses the impresarios impressive range from capturing young rap stars at their most carefree to coaxing wild dance moves from beloved, dramatic actors and even getting in front of the camera himself to lead the dance. Don’t miss this exclusive screening that takes us back to the days of MTV yore. Presented by KUTX 98.9
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THE FLAMING LIPS VIDEO FREAKOUT
+ COSTUME CONTEST + Q&A + KEEPIN’ IT WEIRD SCREENING Wednesday Sept 13th, 5:30pm at Alamo Drafthouse - The Ritz Directors: Bradley Beesley, George Salisbury, Traktor, Okay Video The ultimate Flaming Lips fan experience! This is your chance to freak out to The Lips’ insane video collection on the big screen, including a costume contest, sing-a-long, and convo with Wayne Coyne (virtual) and longtime Lips director Bradley Beesley (in the house). Per Wayne’s choosing, two well deserved costume contest winners will get to meet the band and catch their SOLD OUT show ACL Live on October 1st! Paired perfectly with our "Keepin’ It Weird" video showcase and extra live freaky-ness from our fwends at Weird Destiny Productions, expect things to get way out there! Presented by KUTX 98.9
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CHRISTEENE VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE
INTIMATE PERFORMANCE + WORLD PREMIERE + Q&A Wednesday, Sept 13th, 8:15pm at Alamo Drafthouse - The Ritz Director: PJ Raval This is your chance to experience CHRISTEENE's self-described "human pissoir of raw unabashed sexuality" and "gender-blending, booty-pounding, perversion of punk," in the dark and intimate confines of the Alamo Drafthouse! AMVFest projects that stank onto the silver screen, inviting shock, awe and thoughtful review of CHRISTEENE's controversial work. This video showcase will conclude with a world premiere, performance, and a Q&A sesh with CHRISTEENE and longtime collaborator, acclaimed director PJ Raval!
Presented by OUTsider Fest
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HOLODECK RECORDS VIDEO SHOWCASE
SCREENING + WORLD PREMIERE + LIVE PERFORMANCES Thursday, Sept 14th, 8:00pm at The North Door Directors: Melissa Cha, Chris Rusch, Jake Eide, Daniel Everett Patrick, Sean Miller, Deirdre Smith, Kaspar’89 Austin-based vinyl and cassette label Holodeck Records presents a special screening of selections from their expansive music video catalog. Spotlighting a roster of many local and internationally acclaimed artists, this collection encapsulates the growing scene of synth based pop, electronic and experimental music and accompanying films surrounding the label. Featuring music videos by: S U R V I V E, Marie Davidson, VVV, Troller, Samantha Glass, Dylan Cameron and Curved Light - plus a world premiere video from Lou Rebecca! Post-screening programming will include a Q&A with the filmmakers, as well as performances from Samantha Glass, House of Kenzo, Troller (DJ) and Dylan Cameron (DJ).
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WALKER LUKENS VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE
WORLD PREMIERE + KARAOKE + ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE Saturday, Sept 16th, 1:00pm at Alamo Drafthouse - The Ritz Directors: Javier Antonio Avellan, Bradley Montesi, Jeremi Mattern, Tetsuo Kamata Austin Music Video Festival will feature a showcase of the varied music video works of festival alum Walker Lukens, in a three part experience including a world premiere, karaoke sing-a-long and an intimate performance! From his epic, stop-motion polaroid piece to hip karaoke edits and absurdist visuals, this indie crooner has been honing his visual aesthetic over the years alongside various directors culminating in this fun-filled, retrospective.
Presented by KUTX 98.9
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Phoenix Ti Amo Speciale Trilogy + Violent Vids + SOAPS Thursday, Sept 14th, 7:00 - 9:30pm @ Alamo Drafthouse Ritz Director: Warren Fu
Phoenix have shared Ti Amo Speciale, a short film directed by Warren Fu and centered around their new album Ti Amo. The 18-minute film takes place at a phony Italian show, seen in the “J-Boy” video. It opens with the “J-Boy” video, before staging an interview between the Italian hosts and the band, in which they discuss their Italian roots, how they learned to play music, and who’s the most romantic member of Phoenix. (The whole thing has a whiff of ironic charm, in case the grainy production values didn’t make it clear.) Then, we get a bare bones version of “Ti Amo” before “Goodbye Soleil” closes it out. This screening kicks off with Violent Vids (all the videos you need to fulfill your horror film cravings) + SOAPS (video drama for your mama), concluding with Phoenix.
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From Russia with Love (Screening) Friday, Sept 15th, 8:00pm at Lemon Lounge
Russia has A LOT more going on than hack electioneering and bare chested horse-riding presidents. In promotion of timely cultural exchange, AMVF is spotlighting Russia and it's incredible music video achievements via its most radical voices (ahem. Pussy Riot). Equal parts #nsfw, topical, mind altering and hilarious, we've strewn together a diverse slate of our finest submissions from the Fed.
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VIDEOACTIVE Lounge - Virtual, Mixed Reality & Interactive Music Videos Saturday, Sept 16th, 12pm - 6pm at Empire Control Room
The future is NOW! All of the 80’s sci-fi fantasies have come to life and we’re now living in augmented and MIXED reality. Come immerse yourself in cutting edge works from Squarepusher, Mix Master Mike, Band of Heathens, D∆WN, Whiskey Shivers, Wild Child, Icky Blossoms, ReepsOne, Hilltop Hoods, Naive New Beaters & more. Powered by Thrillbox, the AMVF virtual reality app hosts the 2017 VR/360 video selections and is available for your viewing pleasure at the festival and at home. Climb through a virtual world fueled on Austin electronic music with To The Top VR video game from Electric Hat VR showcased onstage at Empire Control Room. Hybrid VR has created a special VR Experience for attendees, allowing them to tower over the Austin city scape and vibrate the music video environment. Explore OnlyinVR’s huge catalog of live performances in VR including concerts with Melissa Etheridge, Charlie Mars, Letting Up Despite Great Faults, Emme and many more.
Presented by Thrillbox 14
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AUSTIN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
WORLD PREMIERES + PERFORMERS + AFTERPARTY w/ CAPYAC (DJ Set) SPIRITS: Tito's Handmade Vodka + Dulce Vida + BeatBox Beverages + Uncle Billy’s The Austin Music Video Awards Show celebrates the outstanding music videos showcased across the 5-day festival. Expect pop-up performances, secret guests, world premieres, an EPIC after party, and the dignifying of 16 award winners! Live performances include Calliope Musicals, Walker Lukens, Gigantic, Fort Never, Dead Love Club, MIDDLESPOON, and more!
Presented by KUTX 98.9
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Videos from:
Daft Punk, Weezer, Fatboy Slim, Jay Z & Kanye West Beastie Boys, Pharcyde and more. Saturday September 16th at Alamo Ritz
AUSTIN AUSTIN MUSIC MUSIC VIDEO VIDEO AWARD AWARD NOMINEES NOMINEES Video of the Year
The coveted “best video” title goes to a work that can’t be mistaken as an outstanding combination of video and music. One would not be the same without the other. Really firing on every cylinder from direction and cinematography to concept and art direction, this video nails it on the head. To each their own, but by a jury of pros, a winner will be crowned. Jay Pray “Smile” Directed by Joe Staehly Oren Lavie “Did You Really Say No” Directed by Oren Lavie Gigantic “Skankenstein” Directed by Josh Pfaff Jeremy Messersmith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power Floyd Shakim “Mermaids” Directed by HochR LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok La CHICA “Be Able” Directed by Ma-Ke Chuck Berry “Big Boys” Directed by Matt Bizer and Curtis Wayne Millard
“Iridescence” Directed by Eileen Byrne Pussy Riot “Make America Great Again” Directed by Jonas Akerlund
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"Alright, Alright, Alright" Award (Best Austin Video)
This video embodies the creative spirit of Austin- saying it in such a way that is unforgettable; much like this awards namesake muttered by a young McConaughey in Austin’s timelessly stoned and bewildered classic. SIP SIP “Rippin in the Kitchen” Directed by Jono Foley Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears “PTP” Directed by Roger Haus Whiskey Shivers “Cluck Ol’ Hen” Directed by John Valley Fort Never “Paradigm” Directed by H.D. Stone CAPYAC “Bubblegum” Directed by HELMUT Studio
“Obliteration of Reality” Directed by Lauren Bruno Emily Bell “Can’t Talk Back” Directed by Bryan Poyser Ghost King “Melting Sky” Directed by Zachary Scott A Giant Dog “Bendover” Directed by Ed Dougherty Troller “Nothing” Directed by Melissa Cha
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Keepin It Weird Award (Best Experimental)
You’ll know it when you see it. This category of experimentation pushes the boundaries of what you believed “weird” was and then steps over that line a few more times with aplomb. It should leave you with a coy grin, scratching your head wondering, “well, that was weird”. Floyd Shakim “Mermaids” Directed by HochR Skygaze “Drop” Directed by Diego Torres Carnival Youth “Seagulls on Bicycles” Directed by Aivars Ciuzelis LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok “Obliteration of Reality” Directed by Lauren Bruno AudioOpera “Forever” Directed by Avery Stedman and Graeme Barrett The Seshen “Flames & Figures” Directed by Dominic Mercurio Whiskey Shivers “Cluck Ol’ Hen” Directed by John Valley Pussy Riot “Straight Outta Vagina (feat. Desi Mo & Leikeli47)” Directed by Phillip R Lopez The Human Circuit “Electric Cute” Directed by Lucas Amann
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Best Violent Vid
Our Violent Vidz screening has gotten so good it needed it’s own award! These mini horror films manage to pack the suspense and gore of a full flick into under 5 minutes. Whether brooding music, fake blood baths, or stunning vescera, it’s all about the execution! (pun intended). Now, note this does not need to be the MOST violent video, but it should scream in one final gasping breath, “THE BEST!”. (AMVF does not condone violence). Ghost King “Melting Sky” Directed by Zachary Scott LITTLE BIG “Dead Unicorn” Directed by Ilya Suigkin and Alina Pasok Beyond Contempt “Salt” Directed by Darus Noel Howard Protextor “Heatstroke” Directed by John Valley COMME DE BIEN ENTENDU “The Rififi” Directed by Alain ROBAK DZ Deathrays “Cops Capacity” Directed by Adam Hayes Jeremy Messermith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power Jesse and the Dandelions “Brother” Directed by Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi Dank Sinatra and Little Tokyo “Winning” Directed by Lon Breedlove Pussy Riot “Make America Great Again” Directed by Jonas Akerlund
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Funny or High Award (Funniest Video)
Laugh, cry, or urinate yourself. You know funny when you find it and these knee-slappers are the best of the bunch. As with all music videos, you’ve got to match the tone of the song, and some of these punchlines are slow and steady but payoff in the final delivery. Note, some of these may work best under the influence, so watch accordingly. SIP SIP “Rippin in the Kitchen” Directed by Jono Foley Carnival Youth “Seagulls on Bicycles” Directed by Aivars Civzelis Gigantic “Skankenstein” Directed by Josh Pfaff LITTLE BIG & Tommy Cash “Give Me Your Money” Directed By Iliya Prusikin and Alina Pasok Talkies “I Hate Myself and Everyone Else” Directed by Zachary Scott Jeremy Messermith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power CAPYAC “Talk About” Directed by Rob Wadleigh Christofi (feat. AYER) “Temptation” Directed by Dawson Taylor GURU DUSH “Lover of Your Own Body” Directed by Dusan Sekulovic LITTLE BIG “Big Dick” Directed by Iliya Prusikin and Alina Pasok
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Instant Classic Award
This category embodies the throwback; quintessential of a time or era; an instant classic. At once representing a revered nostalgia while also presenting an undeniable, timeless originality. This may be “The Video of Yesteryear.” Chuck Berry “Big Boys” Directed by Matt Bizer and Curtis Wayne Millard DREAMERS “Sweet Disaster” Directed by Kyle Cogan Saints of Valory “ESCAPADES” Directed by Brad Feeser A Giant Dog “Bendover” Directed by Ed Dougherty She & Him “Christmas Memories” Directed by WATTS Hoosky “Rush Hour” Directed by Rémi Boulnois Foxtails Brigade “We Are Not Ourselves” Directed by Dominic Mercurio BØRNS “American Money” Directed by Olivia Bee COMME DE BIEN ENTENDU “The Rififi” Directed by Alain Robak DRAKULAS “VHS” Directed by Justin Wilson
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Best Narrative
Storytime. This category emphasizes the telling of an original storyline and a character’s development whether it be the hero’s journey, comedy or tragedy MROZU “Duch” Directed by Zuzanna Plisz Baltazar “Lluvia” Directed by Jorge G. Camarena Chloé Bird “Fade” Directed by Ainhoa Rodríguez Jay Pray “Smile” Directed by Joe Staehly Mobley “Tell Me” Directed by Mobley Jeremy Messermith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power Foxtails Brigade “We Are Not Ourselves” Directed by Dominic Mercurio DREAMERS “Sweet Disaster” Directed by Nic Collins Whiskey Shivers “Cluck Ol’ Hen” Directed by John Valley Liu Bei “Atlas World” (Solomun Day Remix) Directed by Morgana McKenzie
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Overachiever Award (Best Student Video)
The student overachiever could barely be recognized as a student work at all. Their ever-learning spirit might employ DIY techniques or unconventional approaches to storytelling but you can certainly see a bright mind at work. Feel free to judge student works against its peers but also look for the work that stands on it’s own in the brave new world. “For Every Occasion” Directed by Jonah Haber “Iridescence” Directed by Eileen Byrne Danny Weinkauf “Eyes in the Back of Her Head” Directed by Madison Durand Christofi (feat. AYER) “Temptation” Directed by Dawson Taylor
“Lovers Meet” Directed by Brian Matthew Beebe
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Best Cinematography
Great cinematography reveals the highest artistic or scientific attention to composition, lighting, cameras angles and movement of the camera. Exceptional music videos use cinematography to blend the song and visuals into a seamless dance. Oren Lavie “Did You Really Say No” Directed by Oren Lavie Floyd Shakim “Mermaids” Directed by HochR ZIMMER feat. FHIN “Lost Your Mind” Directed by Jeremi Durand Chloé Bird “Fade” Directed by Ainhoa Rodríguez Monte “Naive” Directed by Jinni J.and Garson Ormiston Whitney “You’ve Got A Woman” Directed by SIMONITES Jay Pray “Smile” Directed by Joe Staehly Josiah & The Bonnevilles “Cold Blood” Directed by Jake Klarkowski Hoosky “Rush Hour” Directed by Rémi Boulnois Oscar and the Wolf “The Game” Directed by Marie Wynants
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Best Director
The creative contribution and input of the director to the video should ultimately shape the artistic statement. This might be seen in coordination of crew, guidance of performers or execution of concept and storytelling. Heavy-handed or creatively loose, the connection between a great director, their team and the talent is imperative for a successful shoot. Chuck Berry “Big Boys” Directed by Matt Bizer and Curtis Wayne Millard Chloé Bird “Fade” Directed by Ainhoa Rodríguez Oren Lavie “Second Hand Lovers” Directed by Oren Lavie Gigantic “Skankenstein” Directed by Josh Pfaff Floyd Shakim “Mermaids” Directed by HochR LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok Liu Bei ”Atlas World” (Solomun Day Remix) Directed by Morgana McKenzie Ghost King “Melting Sky” Directed by Zachary Scott A Giant Dog “Bendover” Directed by Ed Dougherty Whiskey Shivers “Wreckless” Directed by Rob Wadleigh
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Best Art Direction
All you see is art. You can’t help but take note of the music video that pays poignant attentio to the makeup, styling, costumes, the scenes and appearance of objects in the composition; inherently acknowledging the eye of an art director or designer of the video. Commendable art direction can complement the story or lead the charge of visual poetry. Alvin & Lyle “So Delicious” Directed by Peter Emmanuilov LITTLE BIG “BIG DICK” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok MROZU “Duch” Directed by Zuzanna Plisz Slooom & Dancinatra “CONTROL” Directed by Diego Lozano CAPYAC “Bubblegum” Directed by HELMUT Studio Troller “Nothing” Directed by Melissa Cha LITTLE BIG “Life in da trash” Directed by Ilya Suigkin and Alina Pasok Baltazar “Lluvia” Directed by Jorge G. Camarena Pussy Riot “Make America Great Again” Directed by Jonas Akerlund Liu Bei “Atlas World” (Solomun Day Remix) Directed by Morgana McKenzie
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Best Animation/Mixed Media
This category considers animated music videos including those utilizing stop-motion, 2-D, 3-D, and computer animated graphics. As well as the merit of the song and video concept, consider technical execution and originality of animation / mixed media sequences. The Grus “To Die Easy” Directed by Shura Zhuravleva La CHICA “Be Able” Directed by Ma-Ke Surfer Blood “Taking Care of Eddy” Directed by Sachio Cook and Niko Guardia Kvelertak “Svartmesse” Directed by Torjus Førre Erfjord SIAMES “The Wolf” Directed by Rudo Company and Fer Suniga She & Him “Christmas Memories” Directed by WATTS Jeremy Messermith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power Eddie Beatz “Black Bird” Directed by Haonan Wang Bel Heir “Light at the End of the Tunnel” Directed by Irwin Miller The Lark and the Loon “Up On A Cloud” Directed by Peter Steineck
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Best Visual Effects
Visual effects differ from pure animation or mixed media in that they seek to tell a story with some level of realism, as opposed to fantastical or unbelievable visuals. Think big budget, stunts, cutting edge equipment, or video that involves live action and CGI to create environments that look realistic but would be challenging or near impossible to capture on camera. Skygaze “Drop” directed by Diego Torres LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok Nickelback “Feed the Machine” Directed by Kyle Cogan Zebra “Tree Song” Directed by Marwan Abdalla ZIMMER feat. FHIN “Lost Your Mind” Directed by Jeremi Durand DREAMERS “Sweet Disaster” Directed by Nic Collins The Donnies The Amys “Drive You Home” Directed by Jaime Valdueza The Aprons “Fear of Heights” Directed by Benjamin Esterlis Skinny Days “Alright Right Now” Directed by Mats Udd Hoosky “Rush Hour” Directed by Rémi Boulnois
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Best Interactive
The ability to step into someone else’s shoes or look through someone else’s eyes is the true power of interactive content. Interactive music videos break the convention of creator and viewer - be it placing you on-stage for a performance or forcing you into a character’s virtual point of view. An exceptional interactive video should open your eyes to new possibilities and push you past the boundaries of passive consumption and into the embrace of the immersive. Squarepusher “Stor Eiglass” Directed by Marshmallow Laser Feast Ben Harper “When I Go” Directed by Travis Button Ball Park Music “Whipping Boy” Directed by Jaymis Whiskey Shivers “Wreckless” Directed by Rob Wadleigh Hilltop Hoods “Through the Dark” Directed by Mike Daly ReepsOne “Does Not Exist” Directed by Gawain Liddiard & John Hendicott Naive New Beaters “Heal Tomorrow” Directed by Romain Chassaing Icky Blossoms “Phantasmagoria” Directed by 2DArray
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Best Performance (Actor, Ensemble, or Band)
Great videos often demand great performances. Be it from a lead actor, singer, or ensemble, their delivery can make or break a strong video concept. In this case, whether subtle or striking, the performance is integral to the success of the music video, and for better or worse will live forever embodied in music video canon. Alice Tan Ridley “Try A Little Tenderness” Directed by Roy Wol Dylan Cameron “Infinite Floor / Difficult Floor” Directed by Daniel Everett Patrick Chuck Berry “Big Boy” Directed by Matt Bizer D∆WN “Lazarus” Directed by Monty Marsh Tom Rosenthal “I Got Myself a Finish” Directed by Thomas Vernay MROZU “Duch” Directed by Zuzanna Plisz Oren Lavie “Second Hand Lovers” Directed by Oren Lavie Gigantic “Skankenstein” Directed by Josh Pfaff Chloé Bird “Fade” Directed by Ainhoa Rodríguez A Giant Dog “Bendover” Directed by Ed Dougherty
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Your Ad Here Award (Best Music-Driven Commercial / Promotional Video)
After seeing so many directors and production houses crossing wires between commercial work and music videos, we thought it was time to award those that venture to make commercials cool again! Including festival lineup announcements, event recaps and good ole fashioned TV ads, these outstanding videos are music-driven and may be structured moreso like a music video. Yet, in the end, they still seek to sell you something. You just may not mind or even really notice. “For Every Occasion” Directed by Jonah Haber Big Daddy Kane & Lance Herbstrong “Ripped” Music Video Directed by Todd Johnston Saints of Valory “ESCAPADES” Directed by Brad Feeser
“The Dance of Those Left Behind” Directed by Javiera Eyzaguirre “The New Kid” Directed by Lauren Hoekstra “2017 Boston Calling Line Up Announce” Directed by CJ Vinson “Cirrus Logic Four O Four” Directed by Aaron Brow
AWARD JURY AWARD JUry Graham Reynolds (Composer for Golden Hornet Project, Before Midnight, A Scanner Darkly) Terry Lickona (Executive Producer of Austin City Limits, Co-producer of The GRAMMYs) Emmy Robbin (Actress (Machete Kills, Sin City), Dead Love Club) Bradley Beesley (Film & Video Director (The Fearless Freaks)) Brian Schwarz (University of Texas, Oscar Winning Director) Jean Lauer (Cine Las Americas International Film Festival) Joseph Stern (Goodbuds, former film festival director) Ben Steinbauer (The Bear, Director (Winnebago Man) Lauren Kinsler (University of Texas, RTF Professor) Malika Boudissa (Resonator Experience Agency) Deborah Sengupta (Austin American-Statesman) Jake Nishimura (The Messina Group, AEG Live) Robin Lambaria (Director of Marfa Film Festival) Alex Vallejo (Vallejo, Austin Music Foundation) PJ Raval (University of Texas, RTF Professor) Caroline Bottomley (Radar Awards, UK) Roy Rutngamlug (Austin Film Festival) Gabe Chicoine (Austin Film Society) Laura Kincaid (ATX Television Fest) Minh Vu (Texas Film Commission) Jake Gumble (Frontgate Tickets) Stephanie Bergara (ATX Music) Simon Katz (Republic Records) Marc Fort (Texas Music Office) Ramtin Nikzad (Fortress Fest) Steven Cantu (SoFar Sounds) Curran Nault (OUTsider Fest) Elizabeth Roseberry (Do512) Omar Lozano (Visit Austin)
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SPECIAL THANKS The AMVF team would like to thank all of YOU that supported this event by attending. As well, many, many thanks to this list of people for their invaluable contributions: Marc Fort, Terry Lickona, Bradley Beesley, Scott Booker, George Salisbury, Wayne Coyne, CHRISTEENE, Pj Raval, Spike Jonze, Laura Simon, Brian Schwarz, Roy Rutngamlug, JP Pfterner, Austin Cowan Haines, Aaron Brown, Davis Blahuta, Eric Harrison, John Riedie, Austin Creative Alliance, Jake Nishimura, Empire Control Room, Alamo Drafthouse, Henri Mazza, R.J. LaForce, Rich Merritt, Vulcan Gas Company, Jacquie Moody-Fuller, Matt Reilly, John Aielli, Lauren Bruno, Benjamin Durham, Russell Vargo, Britt White, Willie Rockefeller, Derek Gildersleeve, Michael Hudson, Lacy Quin, Lauren Travis, Rachael McAllister, Ashley Rothman, Minh Vu, Ashley Gregg, Courtney GoForth, Zane Grant, Matt Shook, Lexie Shook, Lauren Laugen, Omar Lozano, Brian Gannon, Jeff Roye, Laura Kincaid, Gabe King, Justin Wilson, Tyler Mann, Alex Vallejo, Robin Lambaria, Margaret Moser, Jennifer Sinski, CHRISTEENE, PJ Raval, Graham Reynolds, Rebecca Campbell, Johnny Goudie, Jake Nishimura, Joseph Stern, Malika Boudissa, Oscar Voigt, Alexa Saltzman, Casey Berg, Adam Hunt, Samantha Phelps, Pablo Caraballo-Sierra, Jacob Hilton, Travis Sutherland, Steve Sternschein, Elizabeth Irving, Sarah Neve, Walker Lukens, Chip Adams, Erin Adams, Mark Austin, Chris Scull, Antonio Madrid, Butcher Bear, Michelle, Patronella, Amber Goers, Adam Jones, Dom Davis, John Donofrio, CAPYAC, Eric Peana, Delwin Campbell, Caroline Bottomley, Jean Anne Lauer, Emmy Robin, Zack Flores, Christina Crean, Lauren Kinsler, Ramtine Nikzad, OUTsider, Curran Nault, Steven Cantu, SoFar Sounds, Zachary Goldman, Simon Katz, Nate Laningham, Lena Rogy, KOOP, Robert Sims, CJ Morgan, Tim Bray, Francisco Garcia, Kristin Ott, Elizabeth Roseberry, Walker Lukens, CAPYAC, Lance Herbstrong, BUHU, The Human Circuit, The 2017 Award Jury, Matthew McConaughey, our incredible moms and dads and your’s too, and the people of Austin for continuing to keep it f’n weird!
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